Vayama special deals

Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe and it shows: Roman ruins, 4th century Christian churches, Ottoman occupation era buildings, a collection of Christian Orthodox churches, 19th century era neo classical buildings and palaces, communist era apartment blocks and the modern class cubes of new Europe, all merge in a city at the foot of mount Vitosha, a towering mountain of over 7000 feet, offering great skiing overlooking the city lights. Sofia offers some of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe, some reachable by public transportation. Another happening Ski resort is Borovets, about an hour from Sofia in the Rila Mountains, offering fantastic value, great skiing in pristine mountains and apre ski fun galore in many cheap and cheerful pubs, bars and grills.

On British Airways from Philadelphia $799 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10

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Culture & Chillout: Barcelona is for lovers and the Spanish capital of culture. Visit the iconic Sagrada Familia church, and then tour the tapas bars for a bit of  Bohème. For a culinary education on Catalan delights, don’t miss ‘El Bulli’, many times voted the best restaurant in the world, located up the road, on the Costa Brava.  This winter take the Novatel Andorra shuttle bus from the Barcelona airport to the ski resorts of ‘Andorra la Vella’ in the Pyrenees Mountains for some of the best frugal skiing in Europe. Enjoy Barcelona with vayama’s cheap tickets this winter season and save.

On TAP Air Portugal from New York $519 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10

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Frugal Paris Through the Side Door: Enjoy Paris this winter with many Bed and Breakfast hotels from 35 Euros per night, select a hotel near the Opera / Piramides and be walking distance to the Louvre. A new free bicycle service allows you pedal from one district to another and the Metro is the most inexpensive way to get around the city. The best sweeping views of Paris are free: From the top of the Sacre Coeur church steps. The Louvre is free on the first Sunday of each month (and always free for visitors under 18.) All museums in Paris offer one free Sunday deal, including the Musee d’Orsay. Dine in bistros where the locals eat for the best local food at the best price: The eateries and nightclubs around Pigalle are trendy and reasonably priced. Enjoy Paris like a local with vayama’s cheap international airfares to the city of light this winter with vayama’s cheap tickets.

On TAP Air Portugal from New York $585 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10

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Krakow is the cultural capital of Poland, declared a world heritage site; Krakow’s old town has remained mostly unchanged since the 12th century, with a beautiful Royal castle overlooking the Vistula River and the Florian gate, part of a fortified wall that surrounded the town during medieval times. Most of the old walls are have now been replaced by a The Planty, a park that surrounds the old town. Krakow’s Jewish quarter is undergoing a revitalization, visit the renovated 15th century synagogue and the real factory portrayed in the Movie Schindler’s List. Krakow offers great value for money and it’s close to some of the best and cheapest skiing in Europe. Zakopane ski resort, the most popular in Poland, is located two hours from Krakow. Enjoy a cheap ski vacation this winter that is rich in culture and apre ski action for less.

On LOT Polish Airways from Chicago $821 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10
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Bratislava has one of the smallest but most beautiful old towns in central Europe, crowned by Bratislava castle, overlooking the Danube River and the maze of cobblestone streets and cafes below. Visit the old Jewish cemetery and the New Bridge, a modern crossing with a restaurant on top that divides the quaint medieval old town from the new town’s communist era residential blocks. Bratislava is so close to Vienna that it’s practically a suburb, but Bratislava is a lot cheaper than Vienna and the Slovaks enjoy their nightlife and café’s with, dear we say, more gusto. In the winter, do as the locals do and take a train ride to the popular Slovak ski resort of Jasna in the Low Tatras range, offering 1000 meter vertical drops and some of the cheapest and most lively apre ski scenes in central Europe.

On Continental and Czech Airlines from New York $896 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10

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Explore Hamburg this Christmas with vayama’s cheap tickets to the most important port in Germany, with a strong trading tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages and the heydays of the Hanseatic Leagues. Take a harbor tour, visit the warehouse district, and the famous Miniatur Wunderland; the largest model railway in the world. For the more adventurous, head over to the St Pauli district, chock full of bars and nightclubs, famous for hosting the Beatles, before they were famous. Visit Beatles Platz, a monument to the Fab Four, and the infamous Reeperbahn Street, also known as Sin Street, and remember, what happens in Hamburg, Stays in Hamburg.

On Brussels Airlines from New York $650 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10

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Enter London trough the side door this Christmas and save with this airfare deal. Winter is the cheapest time to discover London. The National Art Gallery and the British Museum are free. Visit the Palace of Westminster and witness a lively parliamentarian debate in the House of Commons for free. Grab a pub lunch, a cheap eat and the best ways to experience traditional British food. Hit the Half Price Ticket booth at Leicester Square for cheap West End Show tickets. Cheap hostels abound around the Earls Court area and inexpensive Bed and Breakfasts can be found near Paddington, while cozy 3 star hotels are plentiful around Bayswater. Get a London travel card for unlimited underground and bus trips. Enjoy frugal London with vayama’s cheap international airfares this Christmas.

On British Airways from Philadelphia $598 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 21NOV09-31JAN10

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Have a sip of Single Malt and stroll along the Old Town, climb high above Edinburgh Castle for the best view around, wear a Kilt, brave the Haggis and read Robbie Burns aloud! Let Edinburgh be the gateway to Scotland and the highlands, there can be only one! Now you can even Ski in the highlands, and no one apres skis better and harder than the Scots! Enjoy Scotland with vayama’s cheap tickets this winter.

On British Midlands from New York $685 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10

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Belgrade is one of the best values in Europe this winter. Follow the locals to the posh ski resort of Kopaonik, located about five hours from Belgrade, offering some of the most modern and cheapest skiing facilities in central Europe and the most happening and value for money apre ski, Serbian style, party all night long. Discover Belgrade and the Serbian winter wonderlands for less this Christmas with vayama’s cheap airline tickets.

On Lufthansa from New York $837 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10

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Brussels is the seat of the European Union and the Capital of Belgium, most of the locals speak French and Dutch and their level of English is quite good. Don’t miss the medieval Grand Place, a fabulous square, surrounded by Guild Houses from the Heyday of Flemish trade during the 1600’s. Order a plate of Moules Et Frites, the national dish of steamed Mussels with French fries that can be dipped, Belgian style, in 27 different kinds of Mayonnaise. Wash it all down with a pint of Belgian beer, the best is brewed by Trappists monks. You can buy beer directly at their Abbey, and the locals say that it tastes heavenly. The beautiful medieval town of Bruges is less than two hours away by train. Take the train to nearby Aachen (on the German side of the Belgian border) and uncover over 2000 years of European history, from the Romans and Charlemagne, to the Battle of the Bulge. Enjoy Belgium and Europe with vayama’s cheap international airfares this winter.

On Jet Airways or Brussels Airways from New York $621 total.

Travel Dates: Travel must commence between 01DEC09-31JAN10

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